FAQs
Useful FAQs for Your Stay
Parking and Transport
Yes, Hotel Ariston has an unguarded partner parking lot available for its guests next to the hotel for a fee (€25.00 per day).
The nearest airport is Catania “Fontanarossa,” located about 45 km from Taormina. From there, you can easily reach the city by car, bus, or train. Taormina is also easily accessible by sea: ferries arrive from the ports of Messina, Catania, and Milazzo, allowing you to arrive with your own car.
Services & Amenities
Yes, Hotel Ariston offers free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel for all its guests.
No, the outdoor pool at Hotel Ariston is not heated.
No, there is no wellness center at Hotel Ariston. However, an outdoor pool equipped with free umbrellas, sun loungers, and beach towels is available for our guests, as well as a Jacuzzi with a sea view.
No, Hotel Ariston does not offer a shuttle service because its strategic location near the bus terminal and cable car allows our guests to easily reach the various beaches. However, during the summer season, the reception can suggest some partner beach clubs that may include a shuttle service. For more information, please ask at the reception.
From Hotel Ariston, you can comfortably reach the center of Taormina on foot in just a few minutes.
Yes, the reception is open 24 hours a day.
Rooms & Stay
Hotel Ariston has various rooms to suit every need (up to 3 people):
- Palazzo Santa Caterina Room – when dreams come true (sea side with balcony/terrace)
- Panorama Room – treat yourself to the best for your relaxation in Taormina (panoramic sea view)
- Superior Room – with panoramic sea view balcony
- Comfort Room – the cosiest accommodation for your holiday
- Standard Room
- DUS Room (Double for Single Use)
- Economy Room – the best value for money
- Smart Room – the most economical accommodation for your holiday
Yes, Hotel Ariston has rooms suitable for persons with disabilities. In this case, we recommend contacting the hotel to ensure that everything necessary for your stay is available and to communicate any specific needs.
Yes, it is possible to bring 1 small pet per room (max 10kg) for a fee of €5 per day. However, pets are not allowed in common areas (pool, restaurant, and bar).
Check-in is available starting from 3:00 PM, while check-out is by 10:00 AM.
No, Hotel Ariston does not offer an entertainment/animation service, but you can enjoy live music every evening on the terrace or at the bar.
Up to 2 days before arrival: You can change or cancel for free.
Late notice (less than 2 days): We charge for 1 night.
No-show without notice: We charge for the entire stay.
Date changes: Only possible if rooms are available for the new dates; prices may vary.
Early departure: If the scheduled stay was for more than 3 nights, we may charge up to 3 of the unused nights. If the scheduled stay was 3 nights or less, we charge 50% of the unused nights (nights already spent remain at full price).
Breakfast & Dining
Breakfast at Hotel Ariston is served from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Breakfast includes a rich buffet with sweet and savory foods, as well as hot and cold drinks.
At Hotel Ariston, you can stay on a Bed & Breakfast basis or choose Half Board.
Location & Surroundings
Thanks to its strategic position, Hotel Ariston is located just a few steps from the center of Taormina and about a 15-minute walk from the sea.
Taormina is one of Sicily’s most precious jewels, an iconic destination loved by travelers, artists, and poets from around the world. Here you will find a perfect mix of art, culture, nature, and food and wine traditions.
Unmissable stops include Isola Bella, the symbol of the city and a protected nature reserve, also known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean. Do not miss the famous Greek Theatre of Taormina, one of the most evocative architectural works in Italy: from its tiered seats, you can enjoy a unique view embracing Mount Etna, the Ionian Sea, the Calabrian coast, and Catania on the horizon.
Walking through the historic center, you will encounter the Villa Comunale and Corso Umberto, the main street connecting Porta Catania to Porta Messina, the beating heart of city life. For those who love unusual places, the climb to the Church of the Madonna della Rocca, a small church carved into the rock and perched at the highest point of Taormina, is worth the effort.
Nature and adventure lovers can explore the surroundings: near Mount Etna, there are ideal trekking paths and, about 45 minutes away, the spectacular Alcantara Gorges, a visit absolutely not to be missed.
Finally, make room for flavors: local cuisine highlights fresh fish, with seafood pasta dishes and main courses flavored with oil, oregano, lemon, garlic, and spices. To end on a sweet note, a classic Sicilian ricotta cannolo or an almond and pistachio dessert are the perfect choice.
Prima Parc Club (PPC) Loyalty Program
Prima Parc Club is the loyalty program of Parc Hotels Italia, designed to reward our most loyal customers. Thanks to the exclusive benefits of the circuit, you can stay in some of the most beautiful locations in Italy and earn points across our 14 properties, located between Lake Garda and Sicily.
By signing up for Prima Parc Club, you can take advantage of discounts, special offers, exclusive gifts, early access to discounts via newsletter, and much more. Benefits are available for all loyalty levels. For more information, click here.
